Mississippi

Pascagoula Police investigating home invastion

A juvenile is in jail, charged with home invasion. Pascagoula Police say that early Wednesday morning, officers were sent to a home on Abbeyville Street. When they arrived about 3 a.m., they encountered a juvenile, who ran from officers. After…

Three prison officials sentenced for beating defenseless inmate

Three former Department of Corrections officials were sentenced Wednesday for using excessive force against an inmate, involving the use of dangerous weapons and resulting in bodily injury.   All three defendants previously pleaded guilty to their respective roles assaulting the…

Moss Point man arrested in Missouri on sex crime charges

A Moss Point man was arrested in Missouri and brought back to Jackson County, charged with sex crimes against children. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 32-year-old Carroll Sandridge was arrested in Jasper County, Missouri on a warrant out…

Long Beach residents face charges in child abuse case

Two Long Beach residents are facing felony charges related to child abuse. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 28-year-old Omar DeLuna is charged with felony child abuse and 36-year-old Angela Weigel is charged with accessory after the fact. Both…

Juvenile injured in Saturday afternoon shooting

Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Ohio and Indiana avenues. Police said officers were patrolling in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. They headed toward the sound and found a juvenile…

Firefall added to Grand Magnolia 'Fall Festival' series

The legendary band Firefall, a group that’s been churning out chart-topping hits for over four decades, is coming to South Mississippi for the first time in over 25 years. Firefall will play the Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula on Friday,…